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From The Ancient Pyramids To The Burj Khalifa: The Evolution Of The Skyscraper
Can you have a metropolis without a skyscraper?
These towers have become the defining feature of the city skyline, functioning as a way to accommodate dense populations (and booming business), but mainly as a symbol of urbanity itself. Their awe-inspiring heights signify wealth, power, and sophistication, and give us the thrill of sublime when we gaze up at—or peer down from—their massive, glittering forms.
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jaimeleraï a écrit:
c'est en anglais car je l'avais posté sur skyscrapercity
en tout cas c'est EXACT j'ai fait de serieuses recherches !
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the oldest 100 meters/328ft skyscraper in the world is
the Park Row Building. year 1899
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Row_Building
with 391 feet (119 m)
Location 15 Park Row
Manhattan, New York City
Built 1896-99
Architect R. H. Robertson
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it was the tallest commercial building in the world from 1899 until 1908
http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/26552711.jpg
yes older and taller than the FLATIRON Manhattan
The FLATIRON was never the tallest in the world.....the FLATIRON is overrated.....and the Park Row Building is underrated.
because the Park Row Building is older and taller.
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the Potter Building year 1886
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potter_Building
is the oldest standing 50 meters/164 ft tall "skyscraper" in the world
Location Manhattan, New York City
Address 35–38 Park Row or 145 Nassau Street
Construction started 1883
Completed 1886
Floor count 11
Architect Norris Garshom Starkweather
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Je reposte ça ici.
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